Less than 5 minutes from Puerta del Sol, on Calle del Arenal, the Hotel Petit Palace Puerta Del Sol is a 3-star hotel with soundproofed rooms. It is a base for seeing historic Madrid on foot, from Plaza Mayor to the Royal Palace. It is a good fit if you want to be in the middle of everything and sleep without street noise.
Location and getting around
The address is Calle del Arenal 4, on the first stretch of the street that links Sol with Ópera. Plaza Mayor and Callao are about 5 minutes on foot; the Royal Palace and Plaza de España about 15. It is about 20 minutes on foot to the Prado Museum and about 30 to Atocha station.
There are plenty of tapas bars and restaurants around, so you don’t need transport to go out for dinner.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have parquet floors, air conditioning, a minibar, a safe, Wi-Fi and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Soundproofing is what sets them apart on such a busy street.
Breakfast is a buffet, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. The hotel lends bicycles, offers car hire and has a discount at a nearby car park. Reception is open 24 hours and gives information about the city.
Guests rate it 8.7 out of 10 on Booking.
Who it suits
- It is your first visit to Madrid and you want to see almost everything on foot.
- You are a light sleeper and worried about noise in the centre.
- You eat gluten-free or are vegan and want to have breakfast at the hotel.
- You fancy exploring the city by bike.
Good to know
If you arrive by car, the parking is not the hotel’s own: it is a nearby car park with a discount. You can check in from 14:00 (you will be asked for photo ID and a card) and have until 12:00 to leave the room. More places to stay in central Madrid.